Included in $5.00 General Admission to Hillary House National Historic Site (for 12 years old and over)
This exhibition was produced by local high school students who participated in the Aurora Historical Society’s Youth Mentorship Program from February to June 2023.
Extravagant and audacious, interior design was very unique in the Victorian period compared to the contemporary styles found today. Homes were decorated with rich fabrics, elaborate patterns, and bold colours. Often, the architecture of the house contributed to the uniqueness of its interior design, primarily through detailed woodwork and wall textures. Furniture and décor were equally impressive with their remarkable craftsmanship and luxurious materials. Hillary House remains preserved to its original decorative state, still embodying the striking Victorian exterior and interior design, more than a century later. Explore a few spaces of Hillary House and their noteworthy Victorian characteristics. Complimented by artifacts in the Hillary House historical collection, get to know the key elements of interior design from 1837 to 1901.
